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Quinoa Florentine

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound frozen spinach
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped fine
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons quinoa flour or flour of choice
  • 2 cups milk of choice, unsweetened
  • 5 cups cooked quinoa
  • 6 ounces ricotta cheese or vegan ricotta
  • 8 ounces mozzarella, shredded or Daiya Shreds
  • 2 ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano, shredded or vegan Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Rinse the spinach and wring out excess moisture using a clean dish towel.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium heat and cook the onion until tender.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  5. Stir in salt, pepper, red pepper, and flour, cooking for about a minute longer.
  6. Whisk in the milk and cook until the sauce thickens.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in quinoa and spinach until well combined.
  8. Remove from heat and dot with ricotta cheese, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan.
  9. Bake for 30 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
  10. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
8
Calories
343
Total fat
16g
Total carbohydrates
31g
Total protein
19g
Sodium
733mg
Cholesterol
38mg

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